4×4 Reviews
SsangYong Rexton ELX review: 4×4 of the Year 2019
The Rexton appeals as a modern, convincing, well-built 4×4 family wagon.
Mahindra Pik-Up S10 review: 4×4 of the Year 2019
Without doubt, Mahindra’s entry proved the biggest surprise of the eight.
4×4 of the Year 2019: Introduction
Eight very different vehicles are vying for the 4×4 Of the Year crown, but there can be only one winner…
Custom Ford F-250 4×4 tourer review
Monster F-250 proves there’s no need to compromise when building a super-capable all-rounder that is equally at home lugging a big off-road caravan as it is tackling our toughest tracks.
Custom AEV Jeep JL Wrangler review
AEV has applied its many talents to the JL Wrangler.
2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 vs Mercedes-Benz X350d comparison 4×4 review
Merc slots in its own diesel V6 to take on the mighty Amarok. Let the battle begin.
Custom Lexus V8-powered 1999 Toyota Hilux review
How do you build a PreRunner 15,000km from its Mecca? However you damn well please!
Readers’ 4×4: A-list adventure rigs
January’s Readers’ Rigs is ready to rumble.
2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 first drive 4×4 review
Mercedes-Benz totally revamped its G-Class in 2018, and the first of the new models here is the top-of-the range AMG G63.
Ford Ranger Raptor crowned 4×4 of the Year
2.0-litre-powered Raptor reaps top honours following a gruelling testing process.
Past 4x4OTY winners: 2010-2019
The last decade has seen the 4×4 world undergo a huge evolution.
2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 vs Mercedes-Benz X350d: video review
V6-powered Germans rock the top-end dual-cab segment.
Past 4x4OTY winners: 2000-2009
At the turn of the century the 4×4 industry was evolving at a rapid rate. Here are the best 4x4s of the naughties.
Past 4x4OTY winners: 1990s
The ’90s saw changes to the award and a return to form for a perennial winner.
Past 4x4OTY winners: 1980s
As we prepare to announce the 2019 4x4OTY, we step back into the past to see how it all began in the 1980s.
2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0TD long-term review: 4×4 Shed
It’s a hard-knock life for Ron’s aptly named Hire-Lux.
Custom Nefarious Kustoms Toyota LandCruiser FJ45 review
The wildest classic Land Cruiser we’ve ever set eyes on was made to tear up the dunes.
2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4×4 review
This is Chevrolet’s truck built to take on the Raptor, so naturally we need to find out if the Colorado ZR2 is a worthy competitor.
2019 Ssangyong Musso dual-cab ute 4×4 review
After numerous cracks at our market, SsangYong is leaning on sharp pricing and seven-year warranties to claw back onto people’s shopping lists. Is it enough?
2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon eTorque 4×4 quick spin review
State-side blast of Jeep’s mild-hybrid Rubicon eTorque, but will it come to Australia?
2018 Custom 4×4 of the Year: WINNER
Duramax V8-powered Ranger wins 2018 Custom 4X4OTY.
Gallery: Custom Baja-bred Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser
Nefarious Kustoms throws the spanners at this classic Cruiser.
Custom Cummins-powered 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 review
A classic British lion receives an American heart transplant.
2019 Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer 4×4 comparison review
Can a ‘little’ 2.0-litre diesel work in a big and relatively heavy 4×4 like the Ford Everest? We line it up against Holden’s Trailblazer to find out.